Soubu Shika Iin

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Ojima Station (Tozai Line) — 3 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Soubu Shika Iin is a small dental clinic tucked on the second floor of a residential building in Ojima, Koto Ward — not exactly a flashy location, but that’s pretty standard for neighborhood dentists in Tokyo. They handle the usual dental work: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and likely basic cosmetic stuff. The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little, but whether that translates to a smooth chair-side experience in English is genuinely unclear. This isn’t a foreigner-focused clinic with bilingual staff on standby. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app and write down your symptoms beforehand. That said, plenty of expats in Koto Ward use local clinics like this just fine with a bit of preparation. It’s a neighborhood spot, not an international medical center — and for routine dental care, that’s often perfectly fine.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback specific to this clinic is limited online. As a small neighborhood practice in Koto, it likely runs like most Tokyo local dentists: appointment-based, relatively punctual, and thorough on the clinical side. Expect a no-frills environment — functional, clean, efficient. The doctor probably takes time to explain treatment steps, but detailed back-and-forth in English may be a stretch without some language prep on your part.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign — they're at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist. But confirmed bilingual staff? Not established. Reception communication in English is uncertain. Forms are almost certainly in Japanese. Realistically, you'll want Google Translate or a bilingual friend for your first visit. If you're comfortable pointing at teeth and using basic phrases, you'll probably manage fine.

    Contact & Location

    • https://soubu-shika.com
    • 東京都江東区大島5-34-17 コーポ大島2F202
    • Ojima Station (Tozai Line) — 3 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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    Soubu Shika Iin

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